If we look objectively into the actions taken by the Republic of Ireland in the last 10 years, with better and worse decisions on the way, we can say that Ireland played its cards wisely in the international picture: Ireland confirmed as fastest growing economy in 2020; high FDI rate, a low corporate tax rate, better economic management, social partnership’s approach to industrial relations together transformed (USA – Ireland – European Union).
Contributing factors to growth included a recovering construction sector, quantitative easing, a weak euro, and low oil prices.
However, will it last this growing tendency? What astrology can tell us about our green country for the next 10 years?
Ireland has been for the last decade a ‘rebellious’ country against the European “status quo”: individualistic country operating the best on its own and not patriotically speaking has been looking forward for the best of the country and its citizens (locals and new welcoming immigrants).
During Covid-19, Ireland has been feeling a difficult and confusing, depressing or desperate time (like everywhere else). The world is seen differently and sometimes not quite correctly since Ireland was not able to assess what is its role or responsibility. Covid just came in, with its peaks of infected, lockdowns, new incoming variants, awaiting vaccines from EU… and it just accepted it. No one is asking responsibilities to China because it seems like it is not “our” responsibility.
Since the European Union was formed, Ireland always found it hard to adjust to EU statements if what they want contradicts its inner drum. It is something like ROI cannot stand when someone imposes their will on them.
This seems to become more radical next year 2023 when European Union’s increasing restrictions might push Ireland to close a large cycle of their life (with normally very positive results). ROIXIT? Unlikely however will be free of all restrictions that may have dominated its government and put the entire country into perspective. It might consider to still be part of the EU or getting otherwise out. Whatever happens, Ireland might be rebel and not following what it’s forced to do. This will have consequences: losing some EU commercial agreements. Fortunately those will be superficial agreements which won’t affect the Irish economy. In the other side, Ireland might develop a meaningful commercial relationship with UK, and new connections with UK companies to relocate into Ireland. This scenario might last 2-3 years.
The new revolutionary Ireland on 2024 will likely feel compelled to work through past wounds that have led the Covid lockdown, confinement and feelings of separation from EU. By healing insecurities and fears, Ireland may be in a position to help UK or USA even as Ireland is resolving its own past wounds. This scenario is forecasted to last 4 years so around 2028 might be a time to be open to unexpected changes and dramatic circumstances. During this time Ireland may be called to face and resolve past wounds related to belonging, acceptance, individualism and identity. “What are we doing next?” might be a question asked in the Irish parliament/establishment.
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